Philippe de Gaspé Beaubien III has launched DGC Capital, a private investment firm that seeks to promote innovative, high-potential companies in the information and communication technologies, technology, and advanced manufacturing sectors. The firm will be headed by Françoise E Lyon (pictured), a seasoned executive with more than 20 years of experience in finance.   “We want to contribute to economic growth by attracting foreign capital and helping companies with disruptive technologies go international,” says Lyon, DGC Capital’s new President and Managing Partner. “By bringing together actors that can form strategic alliances with these game-changing companies, DGC Capital wants to be

B Capital Group, a global venture capital firm that invests in pioneering healthcare, fintech, industrial logistics, and consumer enablement companies that are scaling worldwide, has made key appointments to its core executive team, including Howard Morgan as Chairman and Joe Davis as Vice Chairman. These appointments by B Capital Group will enable the firm to enhance its global-first mentality, blaze a new trail to identify transformative companies, and build enduring businesses that will bridge the gap between startups and corporations, further accelerating their path to scale and success.   Eduardo Saverin and Raj Ganguly, Co-Founders & Partners of B Capital

Revelstoke Capital Partners, a Denver-based private equity firm, has expanded its senior investment team with the addition of Eric A Shuey as Managing Director. Shuey will be responsible for new investment sourcing, transaction execution and post-investment monitoring and oversight. “We are very excited to have Eric join Revelstoke as a Managing Director. He has the rare blend of a strong track record in both direct investing and successfully managing and operating businesses. We look forward to him delivering that expertise and judgement to our existing and future portfolio of companies,” says Simon Bachleda, Managing Partner at Revelstoke.   Russell Cassella,

KKR has appointed David Lang as a Member in the Sydney office, effective early 2018. Lang joins KKR from Pamplona Capital Management, a USD10 billion global private equity fund where he was a partner and founding member. With 20 years of industry experience, he has successfully invested across a diverse range of sectors – from consumer staples and retail, to industrials and infrastructure.   “We are thrilled to have an Australian of David’s impressive calibre and experience join our team in Sydney,” says Scott Bookmyer, Member & Head of KKR Australia. “After spending the past 15 years in Europe and

Mercury Capital Advisors, a global placement agent specialising in private investments, has opened a new office in Seattle, Washington. The new office extends the reach of the Mercury iFunds platform, a digital solution offering a range of curated non-correlated investments to the wealth management community, namely RIAs and other intermediaries. Located in the Two Union Square building, the office is led by Brian Hanson, Executive Director, iFunds Distribution, who reports to Donal Mastrangelo, Executive Director and Head of US iFunds Distribution.   “iFunds provides digital access to an ecosystem of the same leading-edge alternatives managers and pre-IPO that we source

GMB Mezzanine Capital has promoted Seth Jonker to Senior Associate and hired Beth Nechanicky as Controller. Jonker joined GMB as an Associate in 2015. Prior to joining GMB, he was in commercial lending, where he provided debt financing in support of private-equity backed buyouts, M&A transactions, and recapitalisations at Wells Fargo.   “Seth is recognized for his growing knowledge of the industry, team contributions, and deal leadership. He will play a key role in supporting our private equity relationships,” says Dan Hemiadan, Partner at GMB.   Nechanicky, a CPA (inactive) by training, brings deep financial and accounting know-how to GMB.

Law firm Goodwin has appointed Douglas Freeman and Victor Chen as partners in the firm’s international Private Equity Practice in Hong Kong. Having worked together for many years, Freeman and Chen have developed a robust Asia-focused practice guiding private equity firms, investment banking firms, venture capital and institutional investors in connection with public and private M&A, securities offerings, financings, PIPEs and auctions in various industries.   “Goodwin’s Hong Kong private equity platform is a vital part of the firm’s international offering that is truly full-service, covering the entire life cycle of clients’ investments – from fund formation to investments and

JMB Insurance, a risk management services and insurance brokerage, has appointed Ben Kanter as a producer to work with the firm’s rapidly expanding Private Equity and Real Estate groups. In this role, Kanter will be responsible for the development and acquisition of new brokerage clients.   “Ben brings more than 15 years of financial services experience to JMB Insurance. Prior to joining the firm, he was a trader at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. During his tenure there, he built and managed a successful Commodities Trading business, devising and executing trading strategies for a diverse portfolio of products,” says Ken Sacks,

Cowen has added to its Investment Banking team with the appointment of Miguel Roman as Managing Director, Head of Leveraged Capital Markets and Syndicate. In his new role, Roman is responsible for leading the Leveraged Finance Capital Markets and Syndicate function and is based in Cowen’s New York City corporate headquarters. Roman reports to Craig Zaph, Managing Director and Head of Leveraged Finance and Debt Capital Markets.   “Cowen is focused on growing its leveraged finance business and Miguel will play a key role as we continue to deliver innovative financing solutions to our clients,” says Kevin Raidy, Cowen Head